Gardaí investigate 'sustained assault' near Blarney that left man with significant injuries

It is understood that gardaí are waiting for medical clearance before interviewing the victim of the assault

A section of the walkway was sealed off for a full technical examination by Garda forensic experts File picture: Dan Linehan

A garda investigation has been launched after a young man was found badly beaten on a quiet nature walkway on the outskirts of Cork city last night.

A passing motorist raised the alarm after finding the man, aged 22, lying on the side of the Clogheenmilcon walkway, just outside Blarney sometime between midnight and 1am.